Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA
Operations Manager
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If you thrive on leading high-performing teams, driving operational excellence and developing capability across a business, this is an opportunity to step into a role with real influence, visibility and progression potential within a global hospitality organisation.
About the Role
This role is suited to someone who enjoys leading from the front, developing others and taking ownership of performance across a fast-paced hotel environment.
As Operations Manager, you will play a central role in delivering consistent, high-quality operations across all departments. You will contribute to the strategic direction of the hotel while ensuring day-to-day delivery is aligned, efficient and focused on both guest experience and commercial performance.
You will have clear visibility of how your leadership influences team capability, service standards and overall business results. Working closely with the General Manager and department heads, you will help create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and service excellence.
With regular exposure to wider business priorities and the opportunity to step into General Manager responsibilities when required, this role offers a strong platform for progression and future readiness for senior leadership roles.
The Role
In this position, you will have a direct impact on how the hotel operates, how teams perform and how guests experience the brand.
You will take ownership of operational delivery across the hotel, ensuring that standards, processes and team performance are consistently aligned to business expectations.
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Day to day, this includes:
- Working closely with department heads to drive performance
- Supporting recruitment and onboarding activity
- Coaching leaders to build capability within their teams
You will use guest feedback, operational data and commercial insight to identify opportunities for improvement, implementing changes that strengthen both service delivery and financial performance.
You will also play a key role in shaping the culture of the hotel, setting clear expectations, driving engagement and ensuring teams are supported to deliver consistently.
Success in this role looks like a well-aligned, high-performing operation where teams continue to develop, standards are consistently delivered and both guest satisfaction and commercial performance are improving.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is a confident and credible operational leader, able to bring teams together and drive performance through people.
You will have experience operating at Head of Department level or above within a hotel or hospitality environment, with a track record of improving performance and leading teams effectively.
You will be comfortable influencing and challenging where needed, building strong working relationships across departments to ensure alignment and accountability. You will take an active role in developing others, recognising potential and supporting individuals to build their capability and progress.
A strong commercial mindset is essential. You will understand how operational decisions influence financial performance and will balance guest experience with business outcomes.
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You will also bring energy, resilience and a hands-on approach, adapting to changing priorities and leading by example in a fast-paced environment.
What You Can Expect from Us
We know that people do their best work when they feel supported, recognised and valued, and that is exactly what we aim to create at Aimbridge.
As part of the team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
- Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
- Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food and beverage and spa
- Access to Stream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
- 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
- Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
- Minimum of 30 days holiday
- Staff meals on duty
- Access to hotel gym facilities
- Free staff parking
Why Join Aimbridge?
At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a global leader, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong, a place where you can grow, develop and build a meaningful career.
If you are looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your leadership capability and be part of a supportive and ambitious team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and take your next step with Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA.
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